Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · National NewsAgriculture Minister Anton Refalo defends Gozo villa lease amid Italian media claims linking property to mafia boss Totò Riina. PM Abela backs minister.
Economy · PoliticsMalta weighs consolidating €20B in state assets into one sovereign fund. How the proposal could impact housing, jobs, and public services for residents.
National News · PoliticsMarthese Camilleri breaks 60-year silence, claiming her parents were wrongly convicted of murdering 8-year-old Twannie Aquilina in Malta's most controversial 1960 case.
Immigration · PoliticsUkrainian asylum seeker in Malta 9 years faces legal limbo despite integration. Case reveals critical gaps in Malta's immigration system affecting displaced residents.
National News · PoliticsMalta's apartment blocks lack legal fire safety rules. Learn what protects you and what landlords must do under current law.
Politics · National NewsMalta's former PM Eddie Fenech Adami returns home after hospitalization. Explore how the EU architect's 30-year legacy still shapes Malta's economy and politics today.
Economy · PoliticsPersian Gulf tensions drive Malta energy costs higher through oil price spikes and euro weakness. How EU crisis response and telework policies affect your bills.
Economy · PoliticsOpposition PN proposes restaurant VAT cut from 18% to 7%. One analyst argues diners may not see savings. What the proposal means for your wallet.
Politics · National NewsIs Malta's Vision 2050 a roadmap or distraction? Residents face housing, healthcare, and transport delays while government focuses on distant goals.